Hello. This is my first post, and I need to come clean here; I don't own a Ferrari. I am actively looking for one though. I currently am a Jag man (two 5.3 V12 XJS's), but have always wanted a Ferrari, specifically, a 308. I was wondering if I could ask for some advice on what to look for? I dove into the Jag scene completely ignorant and got lucky finding a very good condition car the first time around. I am pretty handy with a set of wrenches and have learned how to do almost all the maintenence on my V12's. Being a middle class government worker bee, I need to keep expenses to a reasonable level. I found maintaining Jags is pretty reasonable.
First, what should I look out for? I know every car has "red flag" issues so I want to be on the lookout.
I am not looking for a concours level car, but a decent condition car that may need a little refreshing, but not a major overhaul (like the Testarossa Spyder for sale about a mile from me with plywood inserts for the headlights, chicken wire grille, and a vynil interior stapled in place, not kidding). What is a reasonable price range? I've seen cars go for as little as $15K, and up to $40K.
Are there any major maintenence issues? I am good at keeping up with regular upkeep, but if these things are known for eating clutches every 10K or so, that would be a problem.
Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks! Tom
First, what should I look out for? I know every car has "red flag" issues so I want to be on the lookout.
I am not looking for a concours level car, but a decent condition car that may need a little refreshing, but not a major overhaul (like the Testarossa Spyder for sale about a mile from me with plywood inserts for the headlights, chicken wire grille, and a vynil interior stapled in place, not kidding). What is a reasonable price range? I've seen cars go for as little as $15K, and up to $40K.
Are there any major maintenence issues? I am good at keeping up with regular upkeep, but if these things are known for eating clutches every 10K or so, that would be a problem.
Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks! Tom